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Classic Thumbprint Cookies
Traditional dish · American
Buttery, tender cookies with a sweet jam-filled center, a timeless classic perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter, softened1 cup
- Granulated Sugar1/2 cup
- Egg Yolk1 large
- Vanilla Extract1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour2 cups
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Jam (Raspberry or Apricot)1/2 cup
Steps
- 1
Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 2
Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- 8
Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to create an indentation in the center of each ball.
- 9
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 11
Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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